find one's voice

phrase

: to begin to or be able to speak or express one's thoughts
needed a moment to find his voice
a young novelist who has found her voice

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of find one's voice was in 1838

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“Find one's voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/find%20one%27s%20voice. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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